T. J. Jackson (defensive tackle)
American football player
Tommy Eugene Jackson (born December 12, 1983) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Auburn Tigers before being signed by the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He also played for the Kansas City Chiefs.
Atlanta Falcons
Jackson was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Atlanta Falcons in 2006. In week 7 of his rookie season, Jackson was activated as starting nose guard to replace veteran Pro Bowler Roderick Coleman, who was out with a toe injury. In his second start, Jackson got his first sack in the NFL against the Cleveland Browns. Jackson was waived by the Falcons during final cuts on September 1, 2007.
Kansas City Chiefs
Two days after being released by Atlanta, Jackson was signed to the practice squad of the Kansas City Chiefs on September 3, 2007. Following the season, he was re-signed by the Chiefs. Jackson spent most of the 2008 season on the practice squad but did play in four games for the Chiefs in 2008, recording two tackles.
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